Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 134 is 23718.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 177 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 43 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 5 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 185 | 3145 |
| 178 and 99 | 17622 |
| 125 and 61 | 7625 |
| 82 and 98 | 4018 |
| 180 and 161 | 28980 |